How to Hang Things on Brick Walls
You just purchased a beautiful piece of wall art or other decorative item---one that would look great hanging on the brick wall over your fireplace. Now you're wondering how to hang it on the bricks. Fortunately, there is a simple way to hang items on brick walls. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Insert a masonry bit into your drill. Refer to the drill manufacturer's instructions to determine which size bit to use for your screws. Tom Silva of thisoldhouse.com recommends using 1½-inch masonry screws.
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Drill a hole directly into one of the bricks and then blow away any dust. Do not drill into the mortar. Silva suggests making the hole ¼ to ½ inch deeper than the screw.
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Replace the drill bit with your masonry screw. Reverse the settings on your drill and insert the screw into the pilot hole in the brick. Leave enough of the screw showing to hold your item.
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References
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